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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who beheads John the Baptist?
(a) Herod.
(b) Barabbas.
(c) Pilate.
(d) Caiaphas.

2. What will happen if Herod hears of John the Baptist's last words?
(a) A revolt against the Romans will occur.
(b) Jesus and his followers will be beheaded.
(c) He will repent for killing John the Baptist.
(d) He may be converted into a follower of Jesus.

3. The man Jesus heals in Cana wants Jesus's help with _______.
(a) Convincing the governor to help him.
(b) Healing his paralyzed daughter.
(c) Leading the Israeli rebels.
(d) Preaching the kingdom of God to his congregation.

4. Why does Jesus send Peter and John to Jerusalem?
(a) To spread his teachings to the people of Jerusalem.
(b) To confirm Passover plans.
(c) To help prepare David's throne for Jesus's ascension.
(d) To try to enlist the help of the Israelites there.

5. Why does Jerusalem stink?
(a) Because of the blood from all the sacrifices performed there.
(b) Because of the bodies that haven't been buried yet.
(c) Because there are too many people living in close quarters with poor sanitation.
(d) Because of the livestock and fish in the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What archangel comes to Jesus while he is in the desert?

2. What does Jesus request of Judas before entering Pilate's palace?

3. As Jesus prays in Gethsemane, what does he beg God to do?

4. While Jesus is in Cana, what is Mary Magdalene doing?

5. Who brings news of the beheading of John the Baptist?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jesus ask of Judas before he sees Pilate?

2. How is Jerusalem described in Chapter 16?

3. Why are Jesus and his disciples hiding in Simon's inn?

4. What does Jesus do in Cana?

5. What does Jesus declare in Jerusalem that makes Simeon afraid?

6. How do Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate feel about Jesus after meeting him?

7. What happens when Jesus meets John the Baptist?

8. How does Jesus react when he reads what Matthew has written in scripture?

9. Why does Barabbas confront Jesus at Simon's Inn?

10. Why does Simeon come to see Jesus in Capernaum?

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